2021 GI Outlook (GO) Conference | November 2021-Leadership in GI Practices

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Video Summary

In the prerecorded video, Dr. Costas Kafalas discusses leadership in GI practices. He defines leadership as the process of social influence that maximizes the efforts of others towards a common goal. He identifies five stages of leadership progression: position, permission, production, people development, and pinnacle. Dr. Kafalas highlights key leadership traits and qualities, including intelligence, confidence, charisma, determination, sociability, integrity, and the ability to challenge the status quo. He also discusses different leadership styles, emphasizing that effective leaders use multiple styles depending on the situation. Additionally, he explores the reasons for being involved in leadership, the core skills necessary for successful leadership, and the tasks and competencies of physician leaders. The importance of experiential and didactic learning in developing leadership skills is emphasized. Dr. Kafalas also discusses inclusive leadership and managing expectations in practice leadership, particularly in times of crisis. He concludes by emphasizing the need for trained leaders in GI practices to navigate the post-COVID-19 environment and prepare for future crises. The video was presented by Dr. Costas Kafalas and credits the ASGE for inviting him to speak.

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Costas Kefalas, MD, MMM, FASGE

Keywords

leadership

GI practices

leadership progression

leadership traits

leadership styles